Japanese word

指導

Pronunciation

Romajishidō

Meaning

  • nounguidance

Example

先生の指導はわかりやすいです。sen sei no shi dō wa wa ka ri ya su i de su

The teacher's guidance is easy to understand.

Illustration for 指導 (guidance)

More examples

私は先生から指導を受けています。watashi wa sen sei ka ra shi dō o u ke te i ma su

I am receiving guidance from my teacher.

Core concept

Describes organized help that leads someone toward a goal by showing, explaining, and correcting what they do.

Common phrases

  • 指導を受けるshi dō o u ke ru

    receive guidance

  • 指導のもとshi dō no mo to

    under guidance

  • 指導を行うshi dō o okona u

    provide guidance

Similar words

教えoshie: Teaching that gives a learner knowledge or skills through explanation and practice.
教育kyōiku: Planned teaching that develops a person's knowledge, skills, and habits.
訓練kunren: Repeated practice and instruction for gaining a specific ability.

Definition in Japanese

人が目標に向かって進めるように、方法を教えたり助言したりすること。hito ga moku hyō ni mu ka tte susu me ru yō ni hō hō o oshi e ta ri jo gen shi ta ri su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 指導 (shidō, "guidance") combines 指 (shi, "point") and 導 (dō, "guide"), expressing the idea of guiding someone toward a goal.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese noun 指導 (shidō) is common in school, sports, and workplace settings when a teacher, coach, or senior colleague helps someone improve.

Other meanings

  • instructionnoun
  • coachingnoun

Opposites

  • 放任hōninnoninterferencenoun

Related words

  • 指導者shidōshainstructornoun
  • 指導員shidōininstructornoun
  • 指導力shidōryokuleadershipnoun

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